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Coin of Berytus with bust of Gordian III
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Syria, Berytus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 28.5 mm. Weight: 19.09 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number68.782
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAVGCOSIIPP
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple of Asarte, within which facing bust of Asarte wearing turreted crown and flanked either side by cornucopia and military eagle. On roof Poseidon and Beroe in center with Nike either side. In pediment, shield.
In exergue: dolphin right.
COLIV L A [VG]FEL in ex.: BE R
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple of Asarte, within which facing bust of Asarte wearing turreted crown and flanked either side by cornucopia and military eagle. On roof Poseidon and Beroe in center with Nike either side. In pediment, shield.
In exergue: dolphin right.
COLIV L A [VG]FEL in ex.: BE R
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Lord Grantley Collection; by date unknown: R. Cyril Lockett Collection; by 1961: with Glendining & Co. Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W. 1 (auction of the R. Cyril Lockett Collection, part XII, February 21-23, 1961, lot 3003, partial); by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 11, 1968